EP1093419A1 - Protective covering for trailer couplings - Google Patents

Protective covering for trailer couplings

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EP1093419A1
EP1093419A1 EP99962079A EP99962079A EP1093419A1 EP 1093419 A1 EP1093419 A1 EP 1093419A1 EP 99962079 A EP99962079 A EP 99962079A EP 99962079 A EP99962079 A EP 99962079A EP 1093419 A1 EP1093419 A1 EP 1093419A1
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cover
trailer hitch
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trailer
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Frank Rüdiger Busse
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
    • B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
    • B60D1/58—Auxiliary devices
    • B60D1/60—Covers, caps or guards, e.g. comprising anti-theft devices
    • B60D1/605—Protection caps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
    • B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
    • B60D1/58—Auxiliary devices
    • B60D1/60—Covers, caps or guards, e.g. comprising anti-theft devices

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  • the invention relates to a cover for a trailer hitch on a motor vehicle.
  • This cover is designed in such a way that it integrates the coupling ball and coupling rod that protrude at the rear of the vehicle into the vehicle contour, and thus protects against accidental physical contact with both the coupling ball and the coupling rod.
  • the construction described here protects against injuries in that both the ball and the space between the ball and the rear of the car are covered in whole or in part. This ensures that a passing pedestrian does not come into direct physical contact with the rigid coupling rod or coupling ball in the event of accidental contact, but only against the Flanks of the cover bumps.
  • the flanks of the cover which run from the coupling ball in the direction of the rear of the car, can be arranged here in such a way that their contours have a component transverse to the direction of travel, ie that they run obliquely (FIG. 1). Due to the inclined arrangement of these flanks, possible body contact with the flanks of the cover only occurs at an obtuse angle, which minimizes the risk of injury. A possible double-walled, resilient or padded design of the flanks would result in touches being intercepted even more gently.
  • Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the rear of a passenger car; partially cut.
  • Fig. 2 shows a side view of the rear area of a passenger car.
  • Fig. 3 shows a partial view of a passenger car from the rear; partially cut.
  • Fig. 4 shows a spatial view of a car rear
  • the cover (1) is put over the coupling ball (2) from above. In this position it is held by two inner, flexible walls (5) which enclose the coupling ball (2) and the coupling rod (6) on both sides and are slightly bent apart. If necessary, ribbing the cheeks provides the necessary support. The cheeks also prevent the cover from tipping over.
  • the side of the cover facing the rear of the car can be designed so that it is on the rear of the car. ie it bears against the bumper (3) completely or almost. This will Avoid twisting the cover.
  • the part of the cover that covers the coupling ball is designed in the form of an elongated hole.
  • the walls (5) of the elongated hole can be corrugated, so that the coupling ball can snap into it in various longitudinal positions. As a result, certain differences in distance between the coupling ball and the bumper can be compensated. For larger differences in distance, it is advisable to produce different versions.
  • the cover can be attached in such a way that a vertically standing mandrel (8) is mounted on the coupling rod (6) by means of a clamp (7), which engages in a receptacle (9) on the cover in order to position it fix.
  • Plastic is suitable as the material for the cover, as is also used for the production of bumpers and other attachments on the motor vehicle.
  • the cover can be made from a combination of plastic and metal components.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
  • Protection Of Pipes Against Damage, Friction, And Corrosion (AREA)
  • Materials For Medical Uses (AREA)
  • Container Filling Or Packaging Operations (AREA)
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  • Motor Power Transmission Devices (AREA)
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Abstract

The invention relates to a covering (1) for a trailer coupling on a motor vehicle. The covering is configured in such a way as to cover the coupling ball (2) projecting from the rear end of the vehicle and the coupling rod (6), at the same time covering the space between the coupling rod (6) and the rear end of the vehicle so that the coupling rod (6) and the coupling ball (2) are integrated in the contour of the vehicle.

Description

Schutzabdeckung für Anhängerkupplungen Beschreibung: Protective cover for towbars Description:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung an einem Kraftfahrzeug. Diese Abdeckung ist derart ausgestaltet, daß sie die am Heck des Fahrzeuges herausragende Kupplungskugel und Kupplungsstange in die Fahrzeugkontur integriert, und so vor unbeabsichtigtem Körperkontakt sowohl mit der Kupplungskugel als auch mit der Kupplungsstange schützt.The invention relates to a cover for a trailer hitch on a motor vehicle. This cover is designed in such a way that it integrates the coupling ball and coupling rod that protrude at the rear of the vehicle into the vehicle contour, and thus protects against accidental physical contact with both the coupling ball and the coupling rod.
Herkömmliche Anhängerkupplungen an PKW werden in abnehmbarer oder in feststehender Ausführung angeboten. Während erstere in der Anschaffung relativ teuer sind (etwa das Doppelte der feststehenden Ausführung) besteht bei zweiteren der Nachteil, daß sie ein aus den Fahrzeugumrissen herausstehendes Bauteil bilden. Dieser Nachteil macht sich beim stehenden Fahrzeug besonders dann bemerkbar, wenn sich dieses in einer Parkreihe befindet. Der Durchgang zwischen dem Heck des mit einer Anhängerkupplung ausgerüsteten PKW und dem dahinter befindlichen Fahrzeug wird durch die Kupplung eingeengt. Passierende Fußgänger geraten hierbei leicht in Kontakt mit der herausragenden Kupplung, die aufgrund ihrer unauffälligen Farbgebung und Gestalt speziell bei Dunkelheit nicht gut zu erkennen ist. Ein Körperkontakt ist in der Regel schmerzhaft und kann außerdem zu Verletzungen führen. Diese Gefahr besteht auch in erhöhtem Maße für Kinder, die in der Nähe von parkenden Autos spielen. Nicht abnehmbare Anhängerkupplungen werden häufig mit einer Schutzkappe ver- sehen, die jedoch in erster Linie die Funktion zu erfüllen hat, die Kupplungskugel vor Korrosion zu schützen.Conventional towbars on cars are available in removable or fixed versions. While the former are relatively expensive to purchase (about twice the fixed version), the latter has the disadvantage that they form a component protruding from the vehicle outline. This disadvantage is particularly noticeable when the vehicle is stationary when it is in a parking row. The passage between the rear of the car equipped with a trailer coupling and the vehicle behind it is restricted by the coupling. Passing pedestrians easily come into contact with the outstanding coupling, which due to its inconspicuous color and shape is particularly difficult to see in the dark. Body contact is usually painful and can also cause injury. This danger is also increased for children who play near parked cars. Non-removable towbars are often provided with a protective cap, which, however, primarily has the function of protecting the towball from corrosion.
Verbesserte Ausführungen mit gepolstertem Ring bieten einen gewissen Schutz vor Kontakt mit der Kugel, jedoch nicht vor Kontakt mit der Kupplungsstange. Außerdem bieten diese Ausführungen nur eine unzureichende Dämpfung bei eventueller Berührung.Improved designs with a padded ring offer some protection against contact with the ball, but not against contact with the coupling rod. In addition, these versions offer insufficient cushioning when touched.
Die hier beschriebene Konstruktion schützt dadurch vor Verletzungen, daß sowohl die Kugel, als auch der Zwischenraum zwischen Kugel und Wagenheck, ganz oder teilweise mit abgedeckt wird. Hierdurch wird erreicht, daß ein passierender Fußgänger bei versehentlicher Berührung nicht in direkten Körperkontakt mit der starren Kupplungsstange bzw. Kupplungskugel kommt, sondern nur gegen die Flanken der Abdeckung stößt. Die Flanken der Abdeckung, die von der Kupplungskugel in Richtung Wagenheck verlaufen, können hierbei so angeordnet sein, daß ihre Konturen eine Komponente quer zur Fahrtrichtung besitzt, d.h. daß sie schräg verlaufen (Fig. 1). Durch eine schräge Anordnung dieser Flanken erfolgt ein eventueller Körperkontakt mit den Flanken der Abdeckung nur unter entsprechend stumpfem Winkel, wodurch die Verletzungsgefahr minimiert wird. Eine mögliche doppelwandige, bzw. nachgiebige oder gepolsterte Ausführung der Flanken würde bewirken, daß Berührungen noch weicher abgefangen würden.The construction described here protects against injuries in that both the ball and the space between the ball and the rear of the car are covered in whole or in part. This ensures that a passing pedestrian does not come into direct physical contact with the rigid coupling rod or coupling ball in the event of accidental contact, but only against the Flanks of the cover bumps. The flanks of the cover, which run from the coupling ball in the direction of the rear of the car, can be arranged here in such a way that their contours have a component transverse to the direction of travel, ie that they run obliquely (FIG. 1). Due to the inclined arrangement of these flanks, possible body contact with the flanks of the cover only occurs at an obtuse angle, which minimizes the risk of injury. A possible double-walled, resilient or padded design of the flanks would result in touches being intercepted even more gently.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen beschrieben. in allen vier Abbildungen ist jeweils eine auf die Anhängerkupplung aufgesetzte Abdeckung mit schräg verlaufenden Flanken dargestellt.An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the drawings. All four figures show a cover with sloping flanks placed on the towbar.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf das Heck eines Personenkraftwagens; teilweise geschnitten.Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the rear of a passenger car; partially cut.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine Seitenansicht auf den Heckbereich eines Personenwagens.Fig. 2 shows a side view of the rear area of a passenger car.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Teilansicht eines Personenkraftwagens von hinten; teilweise geschnitten.Fig. 3 shows a partial view of a passenger car from the rear; partially cut.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine räumliche Ansicht eines PKW-HecksFig. 4 shows a spatial view of a car rear
Die Abdeckung ( 1 ) wird über die Kupplungskugel ( 2 ) von oben darübergestülpt. In dieser Lage wird sie durch zwei innere, nachgiebige Wandungen ( 5 ) gehalten, die die Kupplungskugel ( 2 ) und die Kupplungsstange ( 6 ) beidseitig umfassen und hierbei leicht auseinandergebogen werden. Gegebenenfalls sorgt eine Riffelung der Wangen für den nötigen Halt. Die Wangen verhindern gleichzeitig ein Kippeln der Abdeckung.The cover (1) is put over the coupling ball (2) from above. In this position it is held by two inner, flexible walls (5) which enclose the coupling ball (2) and the coupling rod (6) on both sides and are slightly bent apart. If necessary, ribbing the cheeks provides the necessary support. The cheeks also prevent the cover from tipping over.
Die zum Wagenheck zeigende Seite der Abdeckung kann so ausgeführt sein, daß sie am Wagenheck. d. h. am Stoßfänger ( 3 ) ganz oder fast anliegt. Hierdurch wird ein Verdrehen der Abdeckung vermieden. Da der Abstand zwischen Kupplungskugel ( 2 ) und Stoßfänger ( 3 ) je nach Fahrzeug variieren kann, wird der Teil der Abdeckung, der die Kupplungskugel überdeckt, in Form eines Langloches ausgeführt. Die Wandungen ( 5 ) des Langloches können gewellt ausgeführt sein, so daß die Kupplungskugel in verschiedenen Längspositionen hierin einrasten kann. Hierdurch können gewisse Abstandsdifferenzen zwischen Kupplungskugel und Stoßfänger ausgeglichen werden. Für größere Abstandsdifferenzen ist die Herstellung verschiedener Ausführungen sinnvoll. Zusätzlich ist es möglich, die Wandungen nicht parallel, sondern mit geringer werdendem Abstand in Richtung auf das Wagenheck auszuführen, so das die Abdeckung im montierten Zustand leicht gegen den Stoßfänger gedrückt wird. Alternativ kann die Anbringung der Abdeckung derart erfolgen, daß an der Kupplungsstange ( 6 ) mittels einer Schelle ( 7 ) ein senkrecht stehender Dorn ( 8 ) montiert wird, der in eine Aufnahme ( 9 ) an der Abdeckung eingreift, um diese in ihrer Lage zu fixieren.The side of the cover facing the rear of the car can be designed so that it is on the rear of the car. ie it bears against the bumper (3) completely or almost. This will Avoid twisting the cover. Since the distance between the coupling ball (2) and the bumper (3) can vary depending on the vehicle, the part of the cover that covers the coupling ball is designed in the form of an elongated hole. The walls (5) of the elongated hole can be corrugated, so that the coupling ball can snap into it in various longitudinal positions. As a result, certain differences in distance between the coupling ball and the bumper can be compensated. For larger differences in distance, it is advisable to produce different versions. In addition, it is possible not to make the walls parallel, but with a decreasing distance in the direction of the rear of the car, so that the cover is pressed lightly against the bumper in the assembled state. Alternatively, the cover can be attached in such a way that a vertically standing mandrel (8) is mounted on the coupling rod (6) by means of a clamp (7), which engages in a receptacle (9) on the cover in order to position it fix.
Als Material für die Abdeckung ist Kunststoff geeignet, wie er auch für die Herstellung von Stoßfängern und anderen Anbauteilen am KFZ Verwendung findet. Weiterhin kann die Abdeckung aus einer Kombination von Kunststoff- und Metall-Bauteilen gefertigt werden. Plastic is suitable as the material for the cover, as is also used for the production of bumpers and other attachments on the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the cover can be made from a combination of plastic and metal components.

Claims

Ansprüche: Expectations:
1. Abdeckung für Anhängerkupplungen an einem Heck eines Kraftfahrzeuges, mit einer Kupplungsstange und einer Kupplungskugel, wobei die Kupplungsstange an einem Wagenboden oder unter einem Stoßfänger am Heck des KFZ angebracht ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Kontur ( 4 ) einen zwischen der Kupplungskugel ( 2 ) und dem Heck ( 3 ) des KFZ aufgespannten Raum abdeckt.1. Cover for trailer couplings on a rear of a motor vehicle, with a coupling rod and a coupling ball, the coupling rod being attached to a vehicle floor or under a bumper at the rear of the motor vehicle, characterized in that a contour (4) connects one between the coupling ball (2 ) and the rear (3) of the vehicle spanned space.
2. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach Anspruch 1., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Begrenzungskonturen ( 4 ) der Abdeckung von Richtung der Kupplungskugel ( 2 ) in Richtung Wagenheck ( 3 ) in der Draufsicht eine Komponente quer zur Fahrtrichtung besitzen.2. Cover for a trailer hitch according to claim 1, characterized in that the limiting contours (4) of the cover from the direction of the coupling ball (2) in the direction of the rear of the vehicle (3) have a component in the top view transverse to the direction of travel.
3. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Seiten der Abdeckung zum besseren Schutz vor Verletzungen nachgiebig ausgeführt sein können.3. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sides of the cover can be made to be flexible for better protection against injuries.
4. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Seiten der Abdeckung zur Verbesserung des Stoßabsorptionsvermögens doppelwandig und/oder mit einer stoßabsorbierenden Schicht aus Schaumgummi ( 10 ) oder einem ähnlich elastischen Material ausgeführt sind.4. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sides of the cover to improve the shock absorption capacity are double-walled and / or with a shock-absorbing layer made of foam rubber (10) or a similar elastic material.
5. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Kupplungsstange ( 6 ) ein senkrecht nach oben weisender Dorn ( 8 ) montiert wird, der in eine Aufnahme ( 9 ) an der Abdeckung eingreift, um diese in ihrer Lage zu fixieren.5. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a vertically upward pointing mandrel (8) is mounted on the coupling rod (6), which engages in a receptacle (9) on the cover to this in their Fix location.
6. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Kupplungsstange montierte Bauteile bzw. Zusatzeinrichtungen, wie z. B. Steckverbindungen für die Stromversorgung des Anhängers ( 1 1 ) oder Vorrichtungen/Halterungen für die Montage von Bauteilen zur Verminderung der Schlingerneigung von Anhängern, zu Schutzzwecken durch die Abdeckung mit überdeckt werden. 6. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that mounted on the coupling rod components or additional devices, such as. B. plug connections for the power supply of the trailer (1 1) or devices / brackets for the assembly of components to reduce the tendency to roll of trailers, for protection purposes are covered by the cover with.
7. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckung aus einem oder mehreren fest montierten Teilen besteht und aus einem oder mehreren beweglichen Teilen, die zum ankoppeln des Anhängers aufgeklappt oder abgenommen werden können.7. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover consists of one or more fixed parts and one or more movable parts which can be opened or removed for coupling the trailer.
8. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzliche Bauteile wie Abstandswamer integriert sind.8. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that additional components such as spacer wafers are integrated.
9. Abdeckung für eine Anhängerkupplung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzliche Leuchten, wie etwa Rückfahrscheinwerfer, integriert sind.9. Cover for a trailer hitch according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that additional lights, such as reversing lights, are integrated.
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